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Tesla secures hard-fought win for owners in CT, but battle for sales continues

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Tesla has secured a hard-fought win in Connecticut for its planned service center, but its battle for direct sales in the state continues. Unfortunately, Tesla’s approval from the commission promptly faced some legal scrutiny. Don’t hesitate to contact us with news tips.

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Elon Musk, Twitter reach agreement for sale of social media platform

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Twitter confirmed the sale to Musk in a statement on Monday. with Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati, Professional Corporation and Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP serving as legal counsel. Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP is serving as legal counsel, the release said. “Twitter, Inc.

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California ARB fines Ford $2.96 million for sales of non-compliant On-Board Diagnostic systems in California

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The California Air Resources Board announced that Ford Motor Company has agreed to fines totaling $2,960,000 for violations of air quality laws related to the sale of vehicles with non-compliant On-Board Diagnostic (OBD) systems in California.

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Volkswagen Group returns to profitability with new record for sales revenue and operating result in 2016

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Sales revenue in fiscal year 2016 rose by €4.0 billion) was substantially higher than the prior-year figure (up 14%); the operating return on sales rose to 6.7% (6.0%). billion) of the special items arising from known risks in the reporting period was attributable to the diesel issue, especially for hedging of legal risks.

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Used Car of the Day: 1991 Ford Mustang

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The car is street legal, and according to the seller, drives well on the street. But I just don't see them often when combing the for-sale listings in our forums. The highlights include a racing dashboard, a safety cage, aluminum heads, a Holley carb, nitrous, and more. Yes, Foxes are common.

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Tesla’s Tom Zhu takes over North America sales, service & deliveries

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Tesla’s global vice president and CEO of the Greater China region, Tom Zhu, took over responsibilities for sales, service, and deliveries in North America, Electrek reported , citing sources familiar with the matter. The post Tesla’s Tom Zhu takes over North America sales, service & deliveries appeared first on TESLARATI.

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UK government launches new clean air strategy; ending sales of conventional diesel and gasoline LDVs by 2040

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To legislate to ensure only the cleanest domestic fuels will be available for sale, preventing 8,000 tonnes of harmful particulate matter from entering the atmosphere each year. Ending the sale of new conventional diesel and gasoline cars and vans by 2040. In future only the cleanest domestic fuels will be available for sale.

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